Locum Consultant Psychiatrist - Forensic Psychiatry

NHS; Bristol; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking an enthusiastic doctor for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves managing approximately 10 patients on a forensic rehabilitation ward, working with a multidisciplinary team to provide leadership and care.

Qualifications

• GMC registration and license to practice required.
• Experience in assessing and treating inpatient adults.

Responsibilities

• Providing input into care, treatment, and risk management for patients.
• Developing treatment plans and promoting rehabilitation and recovery.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Time Management

Communication Skills

Education

MB BS or equivalent

Higher degrees (MD, PhD, MSc)

Job description

Job summary

We are seeking an enthusiastic doctor to join our service to cover a maternity leave for 12 months.

The post holder will be responsible for approximately 10 patients, mainly on a forensic rehabilitation ward.

Most patients are admitted from within the service in a planned manner, so they are known to us.

The post holder will work with a multidisciplinary team, including a resident doctor, and will provide leadership within the team.

Candidates must have full GMC registration and significant experience in forensic psychiatry (preferred) or general adult psychiatry.

Please note that Avon & Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust is not currently a sponsor under the GMC Sponsorship Scheme. Therefore, we cannot consider applications from individuals requiring GMC sponsorship.

Main duties include:

1. Providing input into care, treatment, and risk management for patients.
2. Developing treatment plans and promoting rehabilitation and recovery.
3. Conducting ongoing assessments, diagnoses, and treatment of mental and physical health needs.
4. Managing risk assessments and ensuring safety.
5. Care pathway planning and liaising with agencies, including local authorities, independent services, patients, and carers.

About us

We are AWP (Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust), a diverse organization with over 5,000 staff providing inpatient and community mental health services to approximately 1.8 million people across various regions.

Our dedicated staff promote mental health and wellbeing, and we value a person-centered approach and employee satisfaction.

Details

• Date posted: 14 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Hospital medical and dental staff
• Grade: Consultant
• Salary: £105,504 to £139,882 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Fixed term
• Duration: 12 months
• Working pattern: Part-time
• Location: Fromeside Secure Services, Blackberry Hill Hospital, Bristol, BS16 1EG

Job responsibilities

Please refer to the full job description for detailed roles and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Essential: MB BS or equivalent
• Desirable: Higher degrees (MD, PhD, MSc), MRCPsych or equivalent

Eligibility

• Essential: GMC registration and license to practice, inclusion on the Specialist Register or within 6 months of CCT, approved clinician status or achievable within 3 months, S12 approval or achievable within 3 months

Experience

• Assessing and treating inpatient adults, multidisciplinary team involvement, CPD participation
• Desirable: Forensic psychiatry experience

Personal Skills

• Leadership, teamwork, time management, communication skills
• Desirable: Leadership achievements

Clinical Skills

• Assessing and treating complex mental health cases
• Desirable: Experience in secure services

Knowledge

• Understanding management skills, current mental health issues
• Desirable: Knowledge of alternative care approaches

Teaching

• Commitment to education, teaching principles
• Desirable: Trainee supervision experience

Research and Audit

• Experience in research or audit projects

Management

• Leadership training, management experience (desirable)

Other requirements include:

• Disclosure and Barring Service check
• UK professional registration
• Sponsorship considerations for overseas applicants